Long before the world woke to the imperative of more women filmmakers, Audi’s message was about igniting the development and mentoring of the next generation of female leaders, working across industries and age groups to ensure everyone has a fair shot. AFI and Audi celebrate, embrace and recognize the change happening within the industry — more women in leadership positions, more opportunities for women in filmmaking and more recognition of women behind the scenes. To drive this message, Audi has created a compelling installation to honor over 200 female filmmakers. Guests of AFI FEST, as well as those visiting Hollywood…

Watch this new video — featuring alumnae of the AFI Conservatory and the AFI Directing Workshop for Women — to learn how Audi and AFI have collaborated to celebrate diversity and drive progress. The clip talks about women in film and spotlights the Audi Fellowship for Women, which Audi created in 2017 to support one female director for her entire two-year AFI Conservatory enrollment. The next Audi Fellow will be announced in 2019.

The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center has revealed the complete slate of films for the 2018 AFI European Union Film Showcase, taking place November 30–December 19 at the American Film Institute’s historic theater in Silver Spring, MD.